Walter J. Phillips

Walter J. Phillips

Canadian · 1884–1963 · Painter, Printmaker

Walter Joseph Phillips was an English-born Canadian painter and printmaker. He is credited with popularizing the colour woodcut in the style of the Japanese, in Canada. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Walter J. Phillips, Wharf at Hnausa, Winnipeg, 1933, watercolour on paperWharf at Hnausa, WinnipegLevis Fine Art Auctions · CA$57,500≈ $44,002≈ £25,905≈ €37,218Sign up to see
  2. Walter J. Phillips, Bow Lake, 1954, oil on canvasBow LakeLevis Fine Art Auctions · CA$35,100≈ $28,073≈ £20,143≈ €23,326Sign up to see
  3. Walter J. Phillips, The Stream in Winter, 1917, watercolour on paper plus colour wood block on paperThe Stream in WinterLevis Fine Art Auctions · CA$25,740≈ $19,033≈ £16,596≈ €19,046Sign up to see

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  1. Walter J. Phillips, Margaret with a Doll #11/150, 1927, colour wood block on paper
    Margaret with a Doll #11/150, 1927
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    15.9 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 603
    CA$298≈ $274≈ £163≈ €200Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$300–400View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  2. Walter J. Phillips, Planting a Zunuk #96/150, 1930, colour wood block on paper
    Planting a Zunuk #96/150, 1930
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    26 x 34.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 604
    CA$1,170≈ $1,076≈ £640≈ €785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,000–1,200View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  3. Walter J. Phillips, Stockton, Manitoba, 1932, wood engraving on paper
    Stockton, Manitoba, 1932
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    8.9 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 605
    CA$351≈ $323≈ £192≈ €236Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$500–700View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  4. Walter J. Phillips, Vista Lake #79/200, 1932, wood engraving on paper
    Vista Lake #79/200, 1932
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    14 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 606
    CA$702≈ $645≈ £384≈ €471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$600–800View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  5. Walter J. Phillips, Swans, 1932, wood engraving on paper
    Swans, 1932
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    5.7 x 5.7 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 607
    CA$222≈ $204≈ £121≈ €149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$250–350View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  6. Walter J. Phillips, Mistaya Valley [Peyto Lake], 1937, wood engraving on paper
    Mistaya Valley [Peyto Lake], 1937
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    10.8 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 608
    CA$556≈ $511≈ £304≈ €373Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$500–700View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  7. Walter J. Phillips, Corral at Banff, 1941, colour wood block on paper
    Corral at Banff, 1941
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    10.2 x 8.9 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 609
    CA$1,170≈ $1,076≈ £640≈ €785Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,000–1,200View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  8. Walter J. Phillips, Essays in Wood #116/120, 1930, wood engraving on paper
    Essays in Wood #116/120, 1930
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 87
    CA$8,190≈ $7,562≈ £4,478≈ €5,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$6,000–8,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  9. Walter J. Phillips, Mountain Sheep in the Rockies, 1950, watercolour on paper
    Mountain Sheep in the Rockies, 1950
    Watercolor · Paper
    40.6 x 44.4 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 80
    CA$5,250≈ $5,035≈ £3,152≈ €3,728Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$9,000–12,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  10. Walter J. Phillips, The Bather No.2 #23/100, colour wood block on paper
    The Bather No.2 #23/100
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 23/100
    21.6 x 24.8 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 81
    CA$1,755≈ $1,683≈ £1,054≈ €1,246Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,500–3,500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
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About Walter J. Phillips

Walter Joseph Phillips was an English-born Canadian painter and printmaker. He is credited with popularizing the colour woodcut in the style of the Japanese, in Canada.

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